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BANANA COOKIES RECIPE

These banana cookies are soft and have a rich banana flavor.
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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the cookie dough:

  • 320 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 115 g softened unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 50 g sugar
  • 310 g ripe bananas (about 3 large bananas)

Ingredients for the sugar glaze:

  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp water (if needed)

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the ripe bananas and softened butter. Using a fork, mash everything together.
  • Next, add the eggs and the sugar and mix again.
  • After that, add the flour, baking powder, salt and, if you like the taste of cinnamon, add the cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Mix all the ingredients until well combined and the dough has a smooth and thick texture.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • When the cookie dough has chilled, use a cookie scoop or a spoon to form the cookies on a baking pan covered with parchment paper, leaving at least 2 inches between cookies. Bake the banana cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. Let them cool completely.
  • In the meantime, to make the cookies look more festive, let’s make some simple sugar glaze. For the glaze we’ll need powdered sugar and lemon juice. Add the lemon juice to the powdered sugar and whisk until you get a thick runny consistency. Add some water, if needed. Transfer the sugar glaze to a piping bag or a Ziplock bag and tie the end.
  • Decorate the Banana Cookies with the sugar glaze and, if you wish, with some colorful sugar sprinkles.

Notes

  • Before making the cookie dough, make sure that all the ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Store the leftover cookies in an airtight container over the counter for up to 3 days.
  • You can freeze the cookies without the frosting, by stacking them in an airtight container or freezer bag. You will want to place a sheet of waxed paper between the layers of cookies, so they don’t stick together.